Champaign Underground is an on-going musical project showcasing the artists of Central Illinois, and more specifically, Champaign-Urbana.
CUCD - 001 Champaign Underground, 1994
Lead Vocals: Mary Clark, Rachael Lee, Kathy Harden, Amy Sue Hardy, Vicki Capo, Dear Connie (Diane Berg, Joni Elsenpeter, Linda Owens), Joni Dreyer, Kristen Johns, George Boyle, Roger Cler, Dave Dreyer, Jerry Danziger, John “Catfish” Evans, Popeye Curtsinger, Mike Colby
Guitarists: John “Catfish” Evans, Brian Wilkie, Tim McKeage, Roger Cler, Jerry Danziger, Mark Ahola, A.J. Williams, Mike Colby
Acoustic Bass: John Pennell, Jordan Kaye Electric Bass: Brian Wilkie, Mark Rubel, Alex Martirano, Mike Colby
Piano: Bill French, Jesse Brown, Paul Zonn Synthesizer: Jesse Brown, Mike Colby
Drums: Michael Powers, Ricky Cummings, Josh Quirk, Kevin Colraby, George Boyle, Dina Nelson, Rick O’Hara, Ron Phelps Congas: George Boyle, Ricky Cummings Ron Gotler Gong: Kristen Johns Steel Drum: Eugene Novotney
Violin, Electric Violin: Dorothy Martirano Mandolin: Jay Rosenstein Soprano Sax: David Fauble Flute: Dave Dreyer Trombone: Morgan Powell Backup Vocals: Bonnie Brenner-Thompson, Robin Cole, Brian Kahn, Jesse Brown, Scott Mendelson, Mark Ahola, Mark Rubel, and The Clean Children (Megan Johns “6”, Ella Masar “8”, Charlie Melby-Thompson “10”, Mark Johns “10”)
Songwriters: Kristen Johns, Roger Cler, Bill French, Paul Zonn, Jerry Danziger, John “Catfish” Evans, Popeye Curtsinger, Alex Martirano, Mike Colby
Produced By: Kristen Johns, Mark Rubel, George Boyle Cover Art: Larry Kanfer Typography: Lilian St. Denis Recorded by/at: Mark Rubel, assisted by Todd Dare, Pogo Studio, Champaign, IL Mastered By: Jon Schoenoff @ Artist Recording
All Original Music From The Heartland
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CUCD - 002 Champaign Underground: Best Kept Secrets, 1998
Lead Vocals: Lindsay Batman, Bill “Griz” Stevens, Vicki Capo, Roger Cler, Kathy Harden, Mary Clark, Linda Grammar, Dawna Nelson, Amy Sue Hardy, Hilary Niemann, Kristen Johns, Paul Kotheimer, Jim Cochrane
Guitars: Lou DiBello, Matt Stewart, Jeff Kerr, Brian Wilkie, Roger Cler, Andy Lund, Ray Greninger, John “Catfish” Evans, Doug Knecht, Paul Kotheimer, Andy Gricevich, Dave Cooper, Jack Brighton, Jimmy Sloan, Calvin Banks, Tom O’Brien Banjo: Doug Knecht
Bass: Gary Strater, André Mossotti, Mark Rubel, Billy Galt, Josh Walden, John Pennell, Paul Kotheimer, Mike Zolfo, Gavin Stolte
Piano / Synth: Jesse Brown, Kristen Johns, Jim Cogswell
Drums: Josh Quirk, Danny Deckard, Ricky Cummings, Ron Phelps, Kevin Colraby, George Boyle, Kevin Hart, Nathan Otis, Bryan St. Pere, Todd Asper, Chad Dunn Congas: Danny Llano Vibes: Kevin Hart Tambourine: Bill “Griz” Stevens Bodhran Drum: Michael Powers Wind Chimes: George Boyle, Danny Deckard Wind Machine / Aluminum Thunder Sheet / Ocean Drum: Chad Dunn
Violin: Dorothy Martirano, Robin Kearton, Colin McCoy, Andrew Wickesberg Viola: Rudolf Haken, Robin Kearton Cello: Kristen Johns Celtic Harp: Leila Haken Mandolin: Kirby Mittelmeier Sax: Peter Roubal Soprano Sax: Bill Herriott Trumpet and Piccolo Trumpet: Paul Merkelo French Horn: Kazimierz “Kaz” Machala Flute and Recorders: Mary Leathers Chapman
Backing Vocals: Julie Elder, Kathy Harden, Claudia McConkey, Doug Knecht, Kirby Mittelmeier, Andy Gricevich, Nathan Otis, Cindi Howie Children’s Chorus: Megan Johns - 9, Hilary Niemann - 14, Stevie Schein - 8, Jessica Weaver - 13 (all members of the Central Illinois Children’s Chorus) Spoken Word: Clara Gonzalez, Nuala Bennett Whispering Voices: John Flynn - 13, Mark Johns - 13, Brendan Kibbee - 13, Charles Melby-Thompson - 13, Ben Zion - 13 Mac Voices by: Armin Haken, Mark Johns, Charles Melby-Thompson, Mark Rubel Vocal Digital Special Effects: Carla Scaletti @ Symbolic Sound Corp.
Songwriters: Kristen Johns, Roger Cler, John “Catfish” Evans, Sal Martirano, Paul Kotheimer, Dainis Michel, Jimmy Sloan, Calvin Banks Arrangers: Kristen Johns, John Pennell, Rick Burkhardt
Recorded By: Mark Rubel, Gary Strater, Tom Hebert @ Pogo Studio Produced By: Kristen Johns, Mark Rubel, John Pennell, John “Catfish” Evans Mastered By: Jon Schoenoff @ Artist Recording, Larry Nix Cover Art: Brian Clark Liner Note Photography: Larry Kanfer
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CUCD - 003 Champaign Underground: Stories To Tell, 2000
Lead Singers: Paul Kotheimer, Rachael Lee, Don Smith, R.M. "Popeye" Curtsinger, Steve "The Harp" Mehlberg, Jeff Kerr, Billy Galt
Guitar: Brian Wilkie, John "Catfish" Evans, A.J. Williams, Matt Stewart, Jeff Kerr
Piano: Donnie Heitler, Don Smith, Tim Green, Jesse Brown Note: Many thanks to The Piano People for providing the concert grand piano Vibes: Kevin Hart Hammond B3 Organ: Jesse Brown Trumpet: Jeff Helgesen Sax: Megan Nortrup, Tim MacNamara Harmonica: Steve "The Harp" Mehlberg
Acoustic Bass: Josh Walden, Armand Beaudoin, Tyson Masar - age 16 Electric Bass: Billy Galt, André Mossotti
Drums: Kevin Hart, Jeff Magby, Gary Peyton, George Boyle, Ricky Cummings, Ian Shepherd
Songwriters: Paul Kotheimer, Kevin Hart, John "Catfish" Evans, Guido Sinclair, Mike Kocour, Paul Martin Zonn, R.M. "Popeye" Curtsinger, Steve "the Harp" Mehlberg, Jeff Kerr, Billy Galt
Recording Engineer: Mark Rubel Assistant Recording Engineers: Tom Hebert, Gary Strater, Nick Ailes Mastering: Jon Schoenoff Producers: Kristen Johns & Mark Rubel Cover Photographer/Digital Art: Larry Kanfer Musicans Group Photo: Primelight Studio Typography & Design: Bonnie Bergund
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